Florence Township police calls to be handled by Burlington County 911 dispatchers

FLORENCE – Beginning Sept. 2, all calls to township police will be handled by county dispatchers, Chief Stephen Fazekas announced Tuesday.

At midnight that day, the township will switch from local police dispatch to Burlington County Central Communications. Residents seeking emergency assistance should still dial 911, but the new number for non-emergency calls will be (609) 267-8300.

In order to reach the records bureau or officers at police headquarters, dial (609) 499-3131 during business hours. Phones are staffed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Offices are closed Sundays and holidays.

For more information, visit the township’s website at www.florencenj.com, or listen to broadcasts on 1620AM radio.